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Standing ovation as Bradford’s X Factor hope overcomes throat infection to perform
Singer Danny Tetley has overcome a throat infection to perform a rendition of Madonna's Crazy For You on this week's X Factor live show. Tetley, 37, had been unable to sing for the majority of the week and it was unclear if he would appear on this
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Specsavers relocates to The Broadway with family fun weekend of events
SPECSAVERS has relocated its Bradford Darley Street outlet where it has been for the past 25 years to a large premises at The Broadway. The launch party was an action-packed weekend of events including dancing and free ice creams with hundreds of
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Showcase of talent as end of Black History Month presents gifted artists in inaugural art exhibition
TALENTED black artists from Bradford were able to showcase their work at a special exhibition this weekend as part of Black History Month. Around a dozen artists brought in their work to the Delius Arts and cultural Centre, in Great Horton Road,
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Gillingham 4 Bradford City 0: Hopkin's media no-show after fifth straight defeat for rock-bottom Bantams
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Stolen bike spotted in Bradford had false plates
A STOLEN motorbike which was displaying false plates has been seized in Bradford this morning. Bradford East Police came across the bike in the BD2 area and are making inquiries.
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LETTER OF THE DAY: Labour's appalling track record
SIR - Mr Hitchcock’s response to my letter, re the appalling employment record of Labour, reminds me of a kid at school being caught red handed: “Wasn’t me miss.” Labour's record on the economy is as bad. 1931 saw the collapse of Britain’s second
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Sidebottom backs Ashes and World Cup double
RYAN Sidebottom is backing England to have a stellar 2019. The former Yorkshire and England swing bowler reckons that his country will win back the Ashes next August and September, while the Surrey bowling coach also believes that England will triumph
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What plans for WW1 centenary?
SIR - What plans have Bradford Council made to mark the centenary of this momentous event in the history of our city, as I can see what other cities and towns are doing, but not here in Bradford. Perhaps Susan Hinchcliffe ‘Our Leader’ can let us
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Shahzad sure New Farnley can go all the way in Bradford League
FORMER Yorkshire and England paceman Ajmal Shahzad is impressed by the standard of cricket in the Bradford Premier League, and he is confident that his New Farnley side can go all the way next season. They finished as runners-up by just three points
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Bantams praying for second successive cup win at Saints
BRADFORD City Women make the 200-mile round trip to Oswestry tomorrow to take on The New Saints in the FA Women's National League Plate. The Bantams were knocked out in the first round of the cup after a 2-1 defeat at Hull City, but get a second
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CAR REVIEW: Volvo XC90
LIKE the best pal you turn to for reassurance in times of need, Volvo’s XC90 finds new ways of telling you: “Calm down, everything’s going to be just fine.” Hit a bump in the road too hard and its impeccable suspension will say ‘okay, I guess you
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Book review: 'Mumboss' by award-winning blogger Vicki Psarias
EVER wondered what it takes to become a successful blogger and vlogger? In her wonderful new book ‘Mumboss’ Vicki Psarias, an award-winning blogger and vlogger from Leeds, imparts her secret to success and shares her expertise and wisdom from maternity
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The music played on through the war years
BRADFORD Festival Choral Society has been reflecting on its history as it prepares for a concert commemorating the end of the First World War. The concert, at Bradford Grammar School on Saturday, November 10, features music from composers directly
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Bradford boxing prospect Amin Jahanzeb signs for MTK Global
UNDEFEATED Bradford-born boxing prospect Amin Jahanzeb has signed a management deal with the lucrative MTK Global. Jahanzeb joins an impressive stable of combat sports stars managed by MTK Global, who also guide the careers of former boxing world
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Bottoms up! Akpan plea to sinking Bantams
HOPE Akpan thinks hitting the bottom of League One can help City focus their minds on the job. The Bantams face Gillingham today on the back of a run of nine defeats from the last 11 games. It is a slump that has seen them drop to the foot of
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ANDREW CHALMERS: Bennett is a credit to our game
I WOULD like to start this week by offering a huge vote of thanks to England head coach Wayne Bennett for breaking his busy schedule to come to Odsal and entertain everyone with his views, analysis and stories about rugby league though a very long
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Five-star Otley rack up silverware at Aire-Wharfe League awards
PERENNIAL winners Otley notched five trophies during the 2018 Aire-Wharfe League season. Apart from Ben Morley lifting the Waddilove Cup final and Jamie Pickering taking the Ernest Walker Trophy as man of the match, Morley also took the Naylor-Jennings
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Later start for Bulls' international stars
THE Bulls’ international contingent will be given an extended breather before they start preparing for next year’s Championship return. Six of John Kear’s squad have been called up by their respective countries, with the European Championship World
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'It won't have been an impressive sight' - man exposed himself to firefighters
A MAN verbally abused firefighters before exposing himself to them, although one fire boss said it "won't have been an impressive sight." The incident, which took place when a crew were called out in Keighley on Thursday evening, is the latest
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New resources to help through life's ups and downs
NEW resources are available to help support people through low mood, anxiety and panic attacks. My Wellbeing College, which is run by the Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust, offers a range of opportunities to help people combat life's ups
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Fury at prison cell selfies showing 'all the lads back together'
An investigation is underway after photographs were uploaded to social media which apparently showed inmates “kickin back” and posing for selfies in a prison cell. Photographs on social media appear to show six prisoners, most of whom are believed
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28 Bradford primary schools support Bradford Central Foodbank
PARENTS and pupils across twenty eight schools in central Bradford have celebrated Harvest by donating food to Bradford Central Foodbank. Donations at this time of year are much-needed, with 29 per cent of children living below the poverty line
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Axe throwing and archery could be on offer in city centre if new plans are approved
AXE throwing and archery classes could soon be on offer in a former blood donor centre in Bradford. A planning application to turn the former Blood Centre on Rawson Road, underneath the Oastler Car Park, into an activity centre has been submitted
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SIMON PARKER: City can't afford to be Wise after the event
DENNIS Wise has never looked the type to dish out any favours. It’s no coincidence that his name is associated with those awkward golf putts, “a nasty little five footer.” Maybe it’s his Millwall and Leeds past that colour opinion. Certainly
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CCTV cameras installed at trouble-plagued rail station
CCTV cameras have been installed at a railway station on the Bradford to Ilkley line following numerous complaints about vandalism and anti-social behaviour. Fourteen cameras have been put in place by Northern at Ben Rhydding Station, the final